Thursday, April 6, 2006Robertson Funds EyespotMichael Robertson, founder of MP3.com, has funded another, Web 2.0 style firm in San Diego. Eyespot launched yesterday, and said that the new company will provide an online, AJAX-based video editor. The firm launched its first public version of its software, which allows users to upload their videos to the web, remix those videos online, add music tracks, and share those videos. In an email, Robertson said that he had provided angel funding for the company, providing the firm $50,000 as an angel (More info...)
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IOGEAR Adds Skype PhoneIrvine, California-based IOGEAR has created a new hardware device that plugs into a PC, specifically for Skype, the Voice-over-IP calling service. IOGEAR announced Wednesday that its new USB VoIP Skype Calling Kit will provide a dial paid, microphone, headset, and two audio ports specifically for use with the Skype service. The new device also features an integrated USB 2.0 hub, mute button, and volume control. IOGEAR said that the retail price on the device is $69.95.
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Morpho Ships WiMAX Solution, Gets New FundingIrvine-based Morpho Technologies, a developer of digital signal processors (DSP) for the wireless market, has rolled out a new, integrated WiMAX system aimed at the mobile device marketplace. The firm said that the new system, which it is licensing to semiconductor companies, can help provide WiMAX connectivity for designers. The new system integrates Morpho's hardware and software to enable WiMax capability in handsets, notebook PCs, and audio, video, and gaming devices. Morpho said that the de (More info...)
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Amp'd Taps Digital Music DistributorLos Angeles-based Amp'd Mobile, the MVNO targeting the youth market, has tapped The Orchard, a distributor and marketer of independent music. The two companies said this week that they have entered into a partnership, where The Orchard will proivde music and video from its catalogue to Amp'd Mobile's US Customers. Content will include ringtones and full track downloads, along with music videos and classic films. The Orchard owns rights to the 3 Stooges, The Toxic Avenger, early music from Green (More info...)
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Boingo Ties Into Kineto WirelessSanta Monica-based Boingo Wireless is in a new partnership with Kineto Wireless, a provider of wireless technology using unlicensed spectrum, the two companies said Wednesday. The two will work together to provide full interoperability between Boingo's Wi-Fi software and Kineto's UMA wireless system. Unlicense Mobile Access is a standard for connecting mobile voice, data, and instant messaging over technologies such as Wi-Fi. The companies said that UMA technology can enable subscribers to roam (More info...)
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WebSense Goes WirelessSan Diego-base WebSense has set up a new division to focus on the wireless market. WebSense said that it has established a new wireless division specifically focused on the mobile internet environment. The firm said that it is working with Nortel Networks and other wireless solution providers. The division's wireless products will include support for WML and WAP, and will leverage the firm's database of URLs. The new unit will be headed by Kian Saneii, who will be General Manager of the division (More info...)
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